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Fuel Cell Test Station

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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06 Dec 2023 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has awarded a contract for a Fuel Cell Test Station procurement exercise. This tender is for a single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station to support a high temperature PEM stack design for aviation propulsion. The contract, worth 94,260 GBP, was awarded to Horiba UK Limited. The procurement stage is complete, with a tender period ending on 22nd November 2023. The delivery address for the item is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The University of Kent is the contracting authority, located in Canterbury, Kent. The contract period is from 30th November 2023 to 31st July 2025 in British Summer Time. The industry category for this tender is Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, including flow-measuring equipment, pressure-measuring equipment, measuring and control equipment, and checking and testing apparatus. The procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and precision instruments to engage with the University of Kent and Horiba UK Limited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. With the contract already awarded, potential suppliers can explore collaboration and partnership opportunities to offer innovative solutions for aviation propulsion technologies. Businesses with expertise in high-temperature PEM stack design and fuel cell technology stand to benefit from bidding on this contract. The University of Kent is open to engaging with suppliers for the successful delivery of the Fuel Cell Test station to support their research and design requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fuel Cell Test Station

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender exercise is to purchase a single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station for a major project at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kent. The single cell/stack Fuel Cell test station is required to facilitate a high temperature PEM stack design for aviation propulsion. To increase the power density of fuel cell stack assembly for propulsion, the team need to design and characterise their MEA materials and support the design exercise. The University requires the single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station to be delivered by July 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aee5596-b6a1-4da2-a972-0c3e2e708679
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87053796-7949-4555-9e06-ae716eec6beb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38421000 - Flow-measuring equipment

38423000 - Pressure-measuring equipment

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORIBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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